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KNOXVILLE, TN - The Top Prospect Games (Underclass) showcase were both held on Tuesday, June 21st and Wednesday, June 22nd at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on the campus of Tennessee. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2026 classes. These players went through a pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion to record hitting metrics. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated outings facing hitters during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kicking off our post-event coverage for these events, we take a look back at some of the top performers and standouts from the each day. Continuing over the course of the next week or so, we will release Statistical Leaderboards for the event then transition into releasing individual scouting reports for each player in attendance.

 

Quick Hits: Day One

Cade Batchelor, SS/RHP, Maryville, 2024
Uncommitted two-way prospect. Athletic, lean frame w/ strength at 6-0, 175. Balanced stance w/ strong setup. Generates above avg bat speed w/ whip in the barrel & middle approach. Heavy dose of line drives and some thump (T 94.9; Avg: 85.2 exit veto). Defensively, sound actions up the middle w/ great arm strength (91 INF Velo) and 6.97 sixty. On the bump, low 3/4 slot w/ quick arm. Heavy FB at 81-85 w/ low spin and slurvy breaking ball at 67-68. 

 

Andrew Hill, SS/RHP, Knoxville Central, 2024
Uncommitted two-way prospect. 6-foot-4, 190-pound tall, lean frame w/ projection. Tall, balanced stance w/ leg kick and small hand load. Level, direct bat path w/ line drive spray and occasional gap power (T 93; Avg: 85.1 exit velo). Defensively, soft hands and long, fluid arm action w/ solid strength (80 INF Velo) & 7.13 sixty. On the mound, low spin FB at 77-80 and slurry breaking ball at 64-65. 

 

Nolan Maloney, OF, Grace Christian Academy, 2025
Uncommitted, switch hitting outfielder w/ slender athletic frame (6-0, 150-lbs). Closed stance with compact swing and good rotation.  Sprayed line drive to all fields and flashes gap pop w/ future pull side power (T 90.9; Avg: 83.3 exit velo). Stays compact from both sides w/ above average bat speed. Defensively, tracks the ball really well with good range and CF profile as 6.69 sixty and average arm strength (77 OF Velocity).

 

Jackson Berry, SS, Science Hill, 2024
Uncommitted. 6-foot-0, 170-pound toned, athletic frame w/ strength. Open stance w/ rotational finish. Above average bat speed and level bat path. Line drive stroke while spraying gap to gap w/ future pull side power potential (T 92.6; Avg: 86.4 exit velocity). Defensively, very sound up the middle w/ average to above average arm strength (83 INF Velocity) and 7.07 runner.

 

Chase Clatur, SS/RHP, Nolensville, 2024
Uncommitted, slender athletic frame at 6-0, 155-lbs. Soft hand rhythm at the plate w/ direct path to the ball and gap-to-gap pop (T 90.6; Avg: 82.8 exit velocity). Also mashed a double into the RCF gap during gameplay.  Defensively, active feet but moves well and short arm action w/ carry in throws (86 INF Velo) plus 7.06 sixty. On the mound, threw two strong innings. FB at 80-84 w/ heaviness and arm side life (Avg: 1787 rpm). Mixed tight spinning SL at 71-74 (T 2467 rpm) w/ 10/4 bite & some swing n miss. Tunnels the two-pitch mix well and generated some bad swings from opposing hitters.  

 

Ty Martin, 1B, Smith County, 2024
Uncommitted, big thick-wrist first baseman at 6-2, 250-lbs. Bat heavy prospect, flashing big time thump in the barrel (T 96.8; Avg: 87.4 exit velo). Tall stance w/ coil leg kick and generates above average bat speed. Works gap to gap w/ good barrel control through contact & short hands to the ball. Also hit a 2-run home run to LF and a double into RCF gap during gameplay. Below average runner (8.08 sixty) and arm strength (73 INF Velo), but solid defender around the bag. 

 

Spencer Yu, 2B/OF, Ensworth, 2024
Uncommitted. Short, compact frame w/ strength (5-11, 190-lbs). Wide, balanced stance w/ short stride and quiet hand load. Advanced bat speed w/ whip in the barrel and heavy dose of line drives. Stays middle and drives balls into the power alleys (T 96.9 Avg: 91.5 exit velocity). Defensively, 2B/OF profile as 7.16 sixty and 79 INF velocity. Average defender at 2B, but potential to serve as bat-first utility guy. 

 

Brennan Mealer, OF/1B, Forrest, 2024
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 190-pound OF/1B prospect.  Advanced bat speed from the left side w/ strength. Lets hands get to the ball, peppering hard liners to middle and driving balls into the RCF gap (T 95.5; Avg: 90.2 exit velocity). Defensively, very capable defender at 1B and corner OF. Low 3/4 sling arm action with good carry and arm strength (88 OF Velo). Opted out of 60, but posted a 7.37 last week at TBCA. Also up to 87 on the mound this Spring.  

 

Dominic Monaco, OF/LHP, Brentwood Academy, 2024
Uncommitted, 6-foot-3, 170-pound lean, projectable frame w/ two-way upside. Hands work to the ball well, lacks strength in frame w/ more power to come. Average bat speed, spraying line drives to all fields (T 92; Avg: 82.6 exit velocity). Defensively, short, compact arm action with good carry on throws (85 OF Velo) and 7.28 sixty. On the mound, on-line w/ loose arm at 3/4 slot and clean out the hand. FB at 81-83 w/ some life up in the zone (T 2280 rpm) and flashed CB at 66-67 (T 2101 rpm). 

 

Josh Jeffcoat, RHP, Eagleville, 2024
Uncommitted. Long, wiry frame w/ lanky limbs at 6-3, 175-lbs. Lot of knees and elbows coming at hitters. Long, arm action working to low 3/4 slot. FB at 82-86 w/ life and arm side action (Avg: 1970 rpm). CB at 67-71  (T 2280 rpm) w/ 11/5 action and solid bite. Showed CH at 74. Struggled a bit in the first, but found his grove and tossed a nice second inning with a couple of strikeouts. 

 

Roman Petricca, LHP, Mt, Juliet, 2024
Uncommitted, southpaw flashing big upside stuff.  Lean, athletic frame w/ good core and square chest. On-line falling down the slope w/ short stride and low 3/4 slot. FB at 82-85 w/ life that jumps on hitters and good carry thru the zone (T 2394 rpm). SL at 72-74 w/ big shape and some bite. Elevated spin rates (T 2438 rpm) w/ swing n' miss potential. Intriguing stuff and tough at bat when he's attacking the strike zone. 

 

Bleau Kennedy, OF/RHP, CAK, 2025
Uncommitted, physical strong frame (6-1, 200-lbs) w/ two-way upside. Raw in some areas but continues to show upside as he develops. Hands off the body setup w/ wide lower half. Strong swings generating above average bat speed and driving baseballs middle-to pull side (T 92.5; Avg: 84.4 exit velo). Defensively, slots best in corner OF at 7.45 runner and fluid long arm action w/ 87 OF velocity. On the mound, more of thrower but shows the arm strength w/ FB at 82-85 and CB 65-66. 

 

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